Provincetown Towboat Captures Enormous Whale
The Morse towboat Peter B. Bradley towed into Provincetown a large right whale found dead about twenty miles off Highland Light. The whale will be embalmed and later to be exhibited in Boston. The capture followed a chase with a bomb lance and gun aboard the boat. The whale is among the largest, yielding about seventy barrels of oil and other valuable products.
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Morse
Peter B. Bradley
Provincetown
Jonathan Chase
Wan
Highland Light
Boston
Ter
Race Point
Peter P. Bradley
Subway Shaft Causes Western Stench Near Public Garden
A deep shaft sunk opposite Church Street releases malodorous gas from buried creek sludge. Work aims to vent years of accumulation while excavations near Boylston and Charles streets proceed, with the subway line planned to deflect south into the Common and run along Boylston and Tremont malls to avoid local business disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uth Street
Church Street
Tory
Paradise
Boylston and
Charles Streets
Boylston Street Mall
Tremont Street Mall
Supreme Court hears Commonwealth v Connelly nomination-papers case
Full bench of the Supreme Court heard Commonwealth versus John A. Connelly of Fall River. The defendant faced two counts alleging falsely making nomination papers for alderman and knowingly presenting a false document. The defense argued no fraudulent intent, while the court reserved its decision. The case was treated as a test question on impersonation versus false nomination.
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Supreme Fer Day
Commonwealth
John A. Connelly
Fall River
O'Neil Steps In as Boston Treasurer in Sworn Transfer
Ex-Congressman Joseph H. O'Neil was installed as United States treasurer in Boston, replacing M. P. Kennard. Edward L. Potter administered the oath as about $13,000,000 in cash was counted by a Washington team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joseph H. O’neil
Cleveland
Uncle Sam
M. P. Kennard
O’neil
Washington
Treasury
O'Neil
Edward IL. Potter
Boston
Francis A. Walker
Hoar
Kennard
Greater Boston federation hearing set at City Hall
At City Hall in the Common Council chamber a Greater Boston Commission hearing will discuss federation of all metropolitan district cities and towns. Ex Mayors will be invited to speak from their executive experience. The commission has gathered statistics for a report due next January and will host further sessions. annexation views are also welcome.
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City Hall
Greater Boston
Best missionary map by American Baptist Missionary Union
The American Baptist Missionary Union issues a premier map showing Asiatic mission fields on a linen 10 by 9 feet, scaled forty miles to the inch. It depicts India Russia China Japan Corea Siberia and adjacent kingdoms with stations of the Missionary Union, praised for reliability up to date and exceptional production.
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American Baptist Missionary Union
America
American Baptist .Missionary Union
India
Russia
China
Japan
Corea
Siberia
Thibet
Missionary Union
Cambridge women charged with shoplifting after noon arrests
Annie Rich aged 47 and Mary Nichols aged 46 of Cambridge were arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspectors Bogan and McGarr for shoplifting. Nellie Barry, Cambridge, arrested by Officer Piper of the railroad squad for shoplifting. Inspector Abbott detained Mary Brown, 45, of Lynn, for shoplifting yesterday afternoon.
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Annie Rich
Mary Nichols
Cambridge
Bogan
McGarr
Piper
Nellie Barry
Abbott
Mary Brown
Lynn
Aground Coal Barge Henry Clay Near Cambridgeport Wharf
The coal barge Henry Clay ran aground off Richardson and Bacon's wharf in Cambridgeport. The New York towboat R C West assisted but could not float her by nightfall. No serious damage feared. it will rest on a mud bottom while repairs or salvage plans proceed.
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Henry Clay
Richardson & Bacon
Cambridgeport
New York
R. C. West
Charles River
Trott
Rowe's
Noyes & Co
Long Wharf
Florence No
Hull
Charles River Bridge
Gainesborough
Melbourne
McPhail
Boston
Lapland
Lewis Wharf
Burnham’s
Sierra Leone
Yale
Salem
Onolaska
Baltimore
A. W. Frost
Joshua James
Point Allerton
Nantasket Beach
William F. Collins
Fiske’s Wharf
Marquand’s
Ledgerwood
Collins
Mark Gray
Trinity Ledge
Cape St. Mary
N. S
Rockland
Alfred Keen
C. A. Crockett
Herald
Lowell
Mobile
Mayaguez
P. R
Paine Furniture promotes office and counting room furniture
The Paine Furniture Company highlights its specialty in office and counting room furniture with a 64 page catalogue of new designs and low prices. Readers can obtain the catalogue free by sending two 2 cent stamps to Paine Furniture Company 48 Canal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
Trial Set in Superior Court for West and Scott Murder Case
The trial of Robert F. West and Walter A. Scott for the alleged murder of Coach Slamin will begin next Monday in the Superior Criminal Court. Justices Sherman and Fessenden will preside with the prosecution led by Attorney General Knowlton and Assistant District Attorney Sughrue. Defense counsel include P. B. Tucker and A. M. Lyman for Scott and Max Fischacher for West.
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Robert F. West
Walter A. Scott
Coachman Slamin
Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
Fessenden
Knowlton
Sughrue
P. B. Tucker
A. M. Lyman
Scott
Max Fischacher
Wes
Death of Mrs. H L Jewett in Auburndale
Mrs Ellen E Jewett, wife of Henry L Jewett, died by suicide in the Charles River after a long illness and melancholia. The family residence and social prominence in Auburndale are noted, with three young children surviving and funeral plans pending. The incident prompted police and medical examiner involvement and drew attention from Boston circles.
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Henry L. Jewett
Auburndale
Ellen E. Jewett
Charles River
Cates
West Newton
Hubbard
Concord Street
Mr. Jewett
Meade
Watertown
Rescue Mission Workers of New England Convention Opens
The Rescue Mission Workers of New England gathered at Park Street Church for a multiday convention with prayer services led by H L Gale and J E Gray. Speakers included Rev A S Gumbart on The Bible in Rescue Work and Rev Arthur T Pierson on The Holy Spirit in Rescue Work.
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Rescue Mission Workers of New England
Park Street
H. L. Gale
A. S. Gumbart
J. E. Gray
The
New England Evangelistic Association
Arthur T. Pierson
W. H. West
C. V. Drinkwater
Adeline C. Ferguson
C. G. Adams
Lawrence
A. 5. Hatch
New York
Jerry McAuley
H. L. Hastings
Boston
Emily McLaughlin
Mother Prindle
Florence Crittenton
D. J. Macaulay
Robert Pierce
Salem
Model Mission
P. M
I. T. Vail
Manchester
N. H
T. D. Roberts
Mary R. Charpiot
W. E. Barton
I. J. Lansing
Missing partner flee Lynn mill claims pay due workers
William H. Dennison of Dennison & McFadden, heel makers at 37 Spring Street in Lynn, is said to have vanished with $125 owed to employees for the week. His partner, McFadden, says Dennison left town with the money after mortgaging shop machinery and that he lacks full access to the firm’s finances until an internal audit concludes.
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William H. Dennison
Dennison & McFadden
Spring Street
Lynn
McFadden
Dennison
Electric Mail Cars to Aid City Mail Service
Second Assistant Postmaster General Neilson will visit to discuss using street railways to collect and distribute mail in the city. Trials show street cars can save twenty to thirty minutes per trip and may require adding fifteen to twenty carriers. General Neilson plans further New England visits before returning to Washington.
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Neilson
New York
New England
Washington
Post Office
Coveney
Sunday School Workers Hear Plans to Attract Youth
The Congregational Sunday School Supervisors' Union met at Berkeley Temple. George W. Pease outlined Springfiell training methods and Rev. George H. Cate urged personal invitation and home visits to recruit and retain young Sunday school members. President Samuel Usher endorsed class projects to engage youth.
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Congregational Sunday
Berkeley Temple
George W. Pease
Springfiell
George H. Cate
Dr. Holmes
Cate
Samuel Usher
Fight over Trilby photos pits Boston photographers against Harper Bros
The Park Theatre finances a photography bid by Elmer Chickering for Trilby images. Harper Brothers claims copyright on Du Maurier drawings and threatens legal action. Chickering asserts the law backs him and continues selling images and exclusive rights.
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Trilby
Park Theatre
Comer’s Commercial College Faculty Dinner Highlights Fifth Evening Session
The annual dinner at Quincy House last evening, with C. E. Comer presiding, celebrated the college’s most successful evening school session yet. Teachers delivered speeches praising management and the notable achievements of the faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer’s Commercial College
Quincy House
C. E. Comer
Tattle Corner Club Honors Ella Dahlstrom with Diamond Ring
The Tattle Corner Club met at Miss Ella Dahlstrom's Cambridgeport home on Hampshire street and presented her a diamond ring. George Butters offered vocal solos, Jota Stevens recited, and George Dyer ended with mandolin solos.
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Tattle Corner Club
Ella Dahlstrom
Hampshire Street
Cambridgeport
George Butters
Jota Stevens
George Dyer
Suffolk Superior Court Grand Jury Delays Report
The Suffolk Superior Court grand jury in session will not issue its customary Saturday report but is expected to report on Friday morning.
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Suffolk Superior Court Grand Jury
Youth Arrested For Pocketbook Theft At Beacon And Tremont
Edward A. Lawley aged 25 was arrested by Station 2 officers yesterday afternoon for snatching a purse from Nellie Euwin near the Beacon and Tremont streets intersection. The arrest followed the theft at the busy corner.
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Edward A. Lawley
Hersey Place
Nellie Euwin
Beacon
Tremont
Boston Latin School Class of 98 Reunion Banquet
Boston Latin School class of 98 held a reunion and banquet at Young's last evening. Arthur M. Beale presided and proposed toasts answered by H W Conant W H Vincent R W Sprague and J E Carty. Officers elected included Beale president Vincent vice president Southard toastmaster Sise historian Hastings secretary.
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Boston Latin School
Young
Arthur M. Beale
H. W. Conant
W. H. Vincent
R. W. Sprague
J. E. Carty
W. H Vincent
E. EK. Southard
L. FI. Sise
G. B. Hastings
Chesuney Hall School Trustees Elect Officers at Meeting
The Chesuney-Hall School annual meeting held at the Amerian House yesterday chose W. G. May Herbert B. Cushing George A. Keeler and Grant Danie as directors for the next year. In a second meeting Herbert B. Cushing was named president.
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Chesuney-Hall School
Amerian House
W. G. May
Herbert B. Cushing
George A. Keeler
Grant Danie
Oil Trade Association Meeting at Young's
The Oil Trade Association held a meeting at Young's yesterday chaired by Vice-President George H. Leonard. Attending were Governor Creenhaige General A. P. Martin and Curtis Guild. About forty members were present.
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Oil Trade Association
Young’s
George H. Leonard
Creenhaige
A. P. Martin
Curtis Guild
Rev John Duckson to Lead Noon Service at King's Chapel
Rev John Duckson will conduct a half hour noon service at King's Chapel tomorrow at 12 o'clock. All are cordially invited.
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John Duckson
King’s Chapel
Oldest Moderator Levi S Gould in Melrose may hold record
Levi S Gould of Melrose likely the oldest moderator in New England and possibly the U S He has presided at 153 town meetings including 81 March meetings since 1865 His long service began with election as Melrose selectman in 1869 and he has led the board for eight years He favors the Post and remains a dyed in the wool Republican with a habit of reading it regularly
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Levi S. Gould
Melrose
New England
United States
Gould
Ynanimous
No Post
Women at the polls energize Wooster voting effort
In Wooster Ohio on April 1 women surprised both parties with strong turnout. A voting school near the main polling place aided access and many prominent women rode in carriages to vote. Mrs Isabella Yocum is poised for election with a hot contest in Shreve signaling two women candidates likely elected.
Funeral of Henry J. Ellis Held at Crescent Avenue Home
The funeral for Henry J. Ellis age 52 and a naval veteran took place yesterday afternoon from Henry Schaffer’s Crescent avenue residence at 10 o'clock. Services were conducted at the house and interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery with numerous floral tributes.
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Henry J. Ellis
Henry Schaffer
Crescent Avenue
Mt. Hope Cemetery
First Lexow witness Carl Priem found dead in New York
Carl Priem, the Lexow inquiry’s first witness on police corruption, was found dead in his room in New York today after taking poison. The cause of death is unknown.
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New York
Carl Priem
Lexow Investigation Committee
Atkinson Furnishings Showcases Ready Made Rooms
The Atkinson Furnishing Company displays a four room display in its windows showing parlor chamber dining room and kitchen. Prices for a complete furnished set range from 200 to 1000 with the present display at 850. Easter decorations by Newman and Son enhance the homelike exhibit aimed at couples planning their first home.
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Atkinson Furnishing Company
Messrs. Newman &Son
Robbery and shooting near Woodbury ends with wounded woman
In Woodbury New Jersey on a Sunday night Thomas Selfredge and his wife were attacked by four men who tried to seize their horse. A bull horse shot struck Mrs Selfredge in the back as Mr Selfredge fled to safety driving to the nearest house for medical aid. Benjamin Ford was held up nearby just before the assault and relieved of his watch and pocketbook.
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Woodbury
N. J
Thomas Selfredge
Selfredge
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Comer’s College Annual
Chauncy-Hall School
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